On The Town: 10 things to do this weekend

Wale's recent visits to the Chicago area have paid off (he was here in October and December). Upon our first exposure to the rapper, we thought, "Eh, 'That Way' is a nice ditty, but the rest of his music is nothing out of the ordinary; the usual mainstream pop blather." However, on second and third listen, we've come to find some substance and talent in his work. Why go: If you weren't impressed with Wale the first time around, give him another try; you won't be sorry. Reconsider: You believe first impressions are always correct. Details: 9 p.m. Friday at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St.; $25-$35 (21+); 866-468-3401, ticketweb.com

Wale's recent visits to the Chicago area have paid off (he was here in October and December). Upon our first exposure to the rapper, we thought, "Eh, 'That Way' is a nice ditty, but the rest of his music is nothing out of the ordinary; the usual mainstream pop blather." However, on second and third listen, we've come to find some substance and talent in his work. Why go: If you weren't impressed with Wale the first time around, give him another try; you won't be sorry. Reconsider: You believe first impressions are always correct. Details: 9 p.m. Friday at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St.; $25-$35 (21+); 866-468-3401, ticketweb.com

Richard Marx is among the countless old-school entertainers reintroducing themselves to today's pop culture, from his promo for TNT's "Leverage" (with the "Right Here Waiting" theme song), to various appearances on talk shows and comments about "American Idol" that are getting him Google searches. And while the flames are still hot, Marx will pull out his platinum-selling songs for this gig. Why go: Blue Chip Casino is more than gambling, thanks to its Stardust Event Center. Reconsider: You would rather spend your time and money at the nearby Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets. Details: 8 p.m. Saturday at Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City, Ind.; $30-$55; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com

Richard Marx is among the countless old-school entertainers reintroducing themselves to today's pop culture, from his promo for TNT's "Leverage" (with the "Right Here Waiting" theme song), to various appearances on talk shows and comments about "American Idol" that are getting him Google searches. And while the flames are still hot, Marx will pull out his platinum-selling songs for this gig. Why go: Blue Chip Casino is more than gambling, thanks to its Stardust Event Center. Reconsider: You would rather spend your time and money at the nearby Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets. Details: 8 p.m. Saturday at Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City, Ind.; $30-$55; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com